1794 C-1b R6 Small Edge Letters F12. Slightly sharper but there are a few fine old scratches at the top of the reverse with a couple extending down inside the wreath. These marks all blend perfectly into the glossy olive and steel brown toning. The surfaces are smooth except for traces of extremely fine roughness confined to protected areas on the obverse. No verdigris or other distractions. The Small Edge Letters are complete and uniformly strong, which is significant since that feature is what distinguishes this rare variety from the more common Large Edge Letters version. MDS, Manley state 1.0, prior to the bulge at the top of the wreath. The reverse is rotated very slightly clockwise from a head-to-foot die orientation. An important example of this rare variety. Tied for CC#5 in the Mike Spurlock census, tied for CC#3 in the Frank Wilkinson census, and CC#2 in the older Breen list. Noyes photo #73636. Weight 99.4 grains.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Kagin's 1977 ANA Sale, 8/23/77:140-Tony Terranova-Richard Gross-Roger S. Cohen, Jr. 10/77-William K. Raymond 1/78-Bill Weber 5/89 (privately during the 1989 EAC Convention)-Ken Seachman 4/13/2001.
The Whister Collection
